About Sacred Heart Pediatric Hospital
A specialized pediatric healthcare institution delivering Catholic, compassionate healing across Cantonment, FL, and the Northwest Florida region.
566-Bed Regional Acute-Care Facility Serving Northwest Florida
Sacred Heart Pediatric Hospital in Cantonment, Florida, is a major Catholic, not-for-profit healthcare institution serving Cantonment, FL, and the wider Northwest Florida region. Our Cantonment campus incorporates Sacred Heart Hospital, the Studer Family Children’s Hospital, and the Maternity and Women’s Center.
We provide comprehensive acute and specialized care — including 24/7 pediatric emergency medicine, Level III/IV NICU, pediatric cardiology, oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, nephrology, and critical care — caring for the whole person in body, mind, and spirit.
Our Mission
“Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable.”
We deliver spiritually centered, holistic healthcare that sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities, advocating for a compassionate and just society.
Our Vision
“Answering God’s call to bring health, healing and hope to all.”
Going beyond the treatment of illness to foster lasting healing, dignity, hope, and overall well-being for every child and family we serve.
Our Core Values
Six foundational values guiding our clinical practice, patient relationships, and healthcare leadership.
1. Service of the Poor
Demonstrating generosity of spirit, especially toward people who are most in need and vulnerable.
2. Reverence
Showing respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of every human life.
3. Integrity
Inspiring trust through personal leadership, transparency, and ethical conduct.
4. Wisdom
Combining clinical excellence with responsible stewardship of healthcare resources.
5. Creativity
Encouraging courageous innovation and continuous quality improvement in medical care.
6. Dedication
Affirming the hope and joy of healthcare ministry, remaining steadfast in serving patients.
Our Heritage & Milestones
From a Gothic Revival hospital founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915 to a premier regional pediatric center.
Hospital Campus Founded
Founded at 1010 North 12th Avenue by the Daughters of Charity and local citizens to provide care for the sick and poor.
Sacred Heart Pediatric Hospital
Renamed to reflect its Catholic identity and the enduring healing mission of the Daughters of Charity.
Move to Ninth Avenue Campus
Relocated to a larger facility on Ninth Avenue to meet expanding regional healthcare needs and advanced technology.
Sacred Heart Pediatric Hospital, Cantonment
Dedicated Cantonment pediatric branch established to provide specialized subspecialty care for children.
100 Years of Dedicated Healing
Celebrating a century of faith-based healthcare excellence, advancing pediatric surgery, trauma care, and neonatal support.
Studer Family Children’s Hospital
Sacred Heart Pediatric Hospital stands as the primary regional pediatric referral center across Northwest Florida.
Physicians, Resident Doctors & Specialized Nurses
Collaborative pediatric care teams united in clinical excellence, compassionate healing, and resident education.
Residency Cohort
Hospital Clinical Staff
Attending physicians and resident doctors on clinical rounds.
Surgical Team
Pediatric Surgical Specialists
Board-certified surgeons and surgical nurses in advanced suites.
Outpatient Clinics
Outpatient Care Coordinators
Nurse navigators coordinating outpatient pediatric clinics.
